Begonia dinhdui is a rhizomatous species from South Vietnam. The leaves are long and heart shaped. They have a wide band of black around the leaf margin and also at the point of petiole attachment and down the main vein in the middle of the leaf. In its native habitat it grows in rocky crevices on sandstone slopes. It likes extra humidity and is usually grown in a terrarium or humid greenhouse. The flowers are light pink and appear below the foliage. This is a spectacular species.
Care of Begonia dinhdui:
- Bright light
- 45 to 95 degrees
- Humidity 70 to 90%
- 8 to 10 inches tall
- Water when top two inches of soil are dry
Family: Begoniaceae
This plant is sold in a 3- inch pot.
If your local HIGH temperatures are below 55 degrees Fahrenheit you should consider adding:
Begonia dinhdui is a rhizomatous species from South Vietnam. The leaves are long and heart shaped. They have a wide band of black around the leaf margin and also at the point of petiole attachment and down the main vein in the middle of the leaf. In its native habitat it grows in rocky crevices on sandstone slopes. It likes extra humidity and is usually grown in a terrarium or humid greenhouse. The flowers are light pink and appear below the foliage. This is a spectacular species.
Care of Begonia dinhdui:
- Bright light
- 45 to 95 degrees
- Humidity 70 to 90%
- 8 to 10 inches tall
- Water when top two inches of soil are dry
Family: Begoniaceae
This plant is sold in a 3- inch pot.
If your local HIGH temperatures are below 55 degrees Fahrenheit you should consider adding: